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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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Seth, should investors in more-traditional types of energy become more flexible about alternative-energy investments, understanding that there is a shelf life in oil and gas?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“The understanding that McCluskie conveyed to my client was it was OK to proceed,” Scott said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"We are working on improving our understanding of how the virus divides, transmits, and thinking about how current antiviral treatments can be used as a new treatment," she said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"That means we can dramatically expand our understanding of deep-water environments in a way that simply hasn't been possible before."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Kennedy had ordered the resumption of underground testing of H-bombs in September, and he wanted a better understanding of the dangers of fallout.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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